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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

18,103 total decisions 13,253 maladministration found 2,407 no maladministration 167 severe cases

Formal casework decisions from the Housing Ombudsman Service on complaints against social landlords in England. Decisions include maladministration findings, reasonable redress, and cases outside jurisdiction.

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East Devon District Council (202231306)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202231306 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of various repairs to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Fairhive Homes Limited (202316144)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202316144 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of noise nuisance from the communal entrance door. The landlord’s handling of reports of a pest infestation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Homes Plus Limited (202341523)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202341523 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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Karbon Homes Limited (202331768)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202331768 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for repairs in the bathroom.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202401963)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202401963 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a notice to remove fencing from outside of the resident’s property and the landlord’s conduct of a visit to the property. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202318336)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202318336 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaints about its handling of roof repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling. Both elements of this investigation involve the landlord’s handling of and response to the resident’s complaint. The investigation considers firstly the reasonableness, thoroughness, and accuracy of the landlord’s responses …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202301154)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202301154 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of no gas heating or hot water at the property. Complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202303607)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202303607 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of upstairs floor repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202207907)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202207907 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Hate Crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202224965)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202224965 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of various repairs in the property.

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Southwark Council (202218826)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202218826 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to a waste pipe. the complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202313298)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202313298 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The communication to the resident about parking space availability and permits at the resident’s housing development. The associated complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202322547)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202322547 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s noise and antisocial behaviour (ASB) reports.

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Harlow District Council (202336937)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202336937 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould in the property. Reports of pests in the property including mice, slugs, woodlice, and silverfish.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202318279)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202318279 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of water ingress from the roof . Complaint. This report will also assess the landlord’s record keeping.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202343101)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202343101 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about damp and mould. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Barnet (202304167)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202304167 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of carbon monoxide leaks at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202346988)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202346988 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs required in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202309880)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202309880 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a dislodged vent cover following a repair to a blocked toilet, cracked plaster, and damp.

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Peabody Trust (202306297)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202306297 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about the level of the service charge. The resident’s concerns about the quality of service provided in the communal areas.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202343645)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202343645 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a leak and the associated repairs. This Service will also investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202233614)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202233614 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The communal electricity supply and service charge. The resident’s request to know what was included in the communal cleaning service charge. The replacement of communal doors. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202218555)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202218555 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s: Concerns about its maintenance of drains. Request for compensation. Communication with the resident during its response to a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202311429)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202311429 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns about the fitting of his kitchen door; associated complaint.

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Thurrock Council (202345817)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202345817 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of a leak in the property and subsequent damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint and the resident’s request for compensation.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202325106)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202325106 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for a management transfer following incidents of antisocial behaviour. Handling of the associated formal complaint. Record keeping with respect to the issues.

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Futures Housing Group Limited (202302990)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202302990 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak at the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Record keeping. Complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202345601)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202345601 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould in her home and her associated request for compensation. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Ealing (202323857)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202323857 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of resident’s reports of defects identified with his new build property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202226669)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202226669 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of issues with the communal security gate.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202342464)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202342464 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour. The associated complaint handling.

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Regenda Limited (202342661)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202342661 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about damp and mould, and its handling of associated repairs.

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Sage Housing Limited (SHL) (202225956)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202225956 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202225956 Sage Housing Limited (SHL) 24 September 2024 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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The Riverside Group Limited (202330781)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202330781 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of rats in the property. The associated complaint.

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Waltham Forest Council (202312872)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202312872 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of multiple repairs to her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Croydon Churches Housing Association Limited (202309423)

23 Sep 2024 Case 202309423 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord for the time it took to resolve damp and mould on a bedroom wall in the resident’s property.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202305990)

23 Sep 2024 Case 202305990 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak into her bathroom and damage to the ceiling. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council (202309216)

23 Sep 2024 Case 202309216 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for it to: reinstate an external security gate. install external lighting by his flat. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202306986)

23 Sep 2024 Case 202306986 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202306986 Sovereign Network Homes 23 September 2024 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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Accent Housing Limited (202231933)

20 Sep 2024 Case 202231933 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports about drainage issues in the bathroom. Complaint handing.

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Camden Council (202308263)

20 Sep 2024 Case 202308263 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of no heating in the property. The associated complaint handling.

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Chesterfield Borough Council (202307997)

20 Sep 2024 Case 202307997 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s exclusion of the resident’s property from a roof replacement programme, the landlord’s handling of repairs to the property’s external footpaths. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's complaint handling.

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Habinteg Housing Association Limited (202206829)

20 Sep 2024 Case 202206829 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the installation of the resident’s kitchen. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Lewisham Council (202224509)

20 Sep 2024 Case 202224509 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A repair to the living room window. The associated complaint.

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Norwich City Council (202220934)

20 Sep 2024 Case 202220934 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairing the cracks in the balcony, subsequent repairs to address the damp and mould.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202302176)

19 Sep 2024 Case 202302176 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a broken front door lock at the resident’s property.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202301724)

19 Sep 2024 Case 202301724 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from the flat above.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202231045)

19 Sep 2024 Case 202231045 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak and the associated remedial repairs. The resident’s reports of issues with heating and hot water in his property. The resident’s concerns about ventilation in his property. Reports of breakdowns to the communal lift for the building. …

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Peabody Trust (202232076)

19 Sep 2024 Case 202232076 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a pest infestation. The landlord’s response to the resident's reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s response to the resident's request for repairs to her bathroom and kitchen lights. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Basildon Borough Council (202332333)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202332333 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s management of repairs at the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Decision yearMaladministrationNo maladministrationOther
2019100
2020604235
2021875557544
20221,092468400
20232,222384269
20243,021247272
20254,469512708
20261,513197215

Maladministration includes partial and severe maladministration. Values are counts of published decisions.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited 919
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 634
Peabody Trust 597
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 488
Sanctuary Housing Association 410
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) 354

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